abettor
noun[C]
uk/əˈbet.ər/us/əˈbet̬.ɚ/someone whohelpsorencouragesanotherpersonto do somethingwrongorillegal:
They are allaiders andabettors.
Hesoundslike every other abettor ofterrorism.
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assistant
helper
See
abet
- Desire forstatussometimesleadspeopletoactas abettors ofcrime.
- The abettor of anoffencemay also beliabletopunishment.
- They had been abettors of theenemy.
Helpers and accomplices
- a tower of strengthidiom
- accessory
- accomplice
- acolyte
- aide
- aider
- backup
- collaborator
- confederate
- den mother
- enabler
- facilitator
- man Friday
- mate
- moll
- right-hand man
- room parent
- sponsor
- strength
- support group
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